For those of you interested in finding out more about Columbus here are some resources:
History and Memory Video. http://www.learner.org/courses/worldhistory/unit_main_2.html# (scroll down to the bottom left and you will see where it says “View the Video Online” under the section called “Download Materials.” If the video does not work on your computer you may click on “Video Transcript PDF” instead.)
This video explores the task of historians and includes a discussion on the changing view of Columbus over time.
Book. A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
http://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/zinncol1.html
Howard Zinn is one of my favorite historians and his entire book is available online as a searchable PDF. Another book to explore is Columbus and Western Civilization by Howard Zinn.
Speech. Howard Zinn at the University of Wisconsin in Madison
http://disinfo.com/2012/10/you-are-still-being-lied-to-howard-zinns-columbus-and-western-civilization/
There are many others but this should get you started!
History and Memory Video. http://www.learner.org/courses/worldhistory/unit_main_2.html# (scroll down to the bottom left and you will see where it says “View the Video Online” under the section called “Download Materials.” If the video does not work on your computer you may click on “Video Transcript PDF” instead.)
This video explores the task of historians and includes a discussion on the changing view of Columbus over time.
Book. A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
http://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/zinncol1.html
Howard Zinn is one of my favorite historians and his entire book is available online as a searchable PDF. Another book to explore is Columbus and Western Civilization by Howard Zinn.
Speech. Howard Zinn at the University of Wisconsin in Madison
http://disinfo.com/2012/10/you-are-still-being-lied-to-howard-zinns-columbus-and-western-civilization/
There are many others but this should get you started!
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